Second Chance

SECOND CHANCE SHELTER PROGRAM

Did you know that nearly 4 million dogs enter shelters nationwide every year? Sadly, over 31% of shelter dogs are euthanized. To stay true to our mission of improving the lives of animals everywhere, MJ’s Pet Spaw has developed a Second Chance shelter program to help stray and abandoned dogs find their forever homes.

Each month we will visit a local shelter to sponsor a dog until we can find it a permanent home. Please contact us to find out more information.

INTERNATIONAL
ADOPTIONS

BY MARY HOLMES

MJ Nejad, owner of MJ’s Pet Spaw and Boutique in Mission Viejo, CA, recently rescued three dogs from Iran, his native country. He has a friend in Iran who rescues dogs in need. After talking with his friend, he knew these three had no chance of making it and he made the decision to bring the three of them to the United States to help them with new lives.
The first dog, Hero, was a victim of animal abuse. One of his ears was cut off, and then his abuser set him on fire. In MJ’s words, “Looking at that beautiful angel and tiny little body, and going through that pain, watching that video was life-changing, basically.” MJ rightly decided Hero needed a better future, so arranged to have him sent to him. “When I was showing his video online this lady who lives in Hollywood contacted me crying on the phone saying that ‘God told me that I must have this dog.’ Now we follow his life story on social media. It’s very obvious how much love he is getting, and how happy a life he’s living right now.”
The second two dogs are mother and daughter, Anna and Peanut.
Peanut, who arrived first, was born without the use of her rear legs. Animal Culture helped put MJ in touch with K9 Carts so that she could have more mobility. He says she is much happier now, “The minute I could watch her get around and do the walking on her own, it was the most rewarding thing that I could ask for.”

A week or so after Peanut arrived, his friend called again. “My friend contacted me and said, ‘MJ, the momma is getting really depressed, not eating well, and just kind of shutting down so what should we do?’ And I said, ‘You know what? Let’s just send her over too. Let’s bring her over. I’ll make sure to find a really good home for Anna as well.’ So that’s my next goal.”
I asked him what his dogs bring to his life. He responded, “They bring happiness and joy to my life. I admit it is not easy process at all and it requires lots of sacrificing but to me it is worth every second.”
MJ says he has loved animals all his life, especially dogs. It is no surprise his chosen vocation revolves around canines. “Yes, we do grooming for dogs. We provide luxury services with affordable pricing. We’re one of the very, very few companies in the entire nation, that is cage-free. All the attention is one-on-one with the dogs.” They also offer doggy day care, dog walking, and mobile grooming. The Spaw had a great turnout at its recent grand opening including a visit from the mayor. MJ has hopeful plans for the future. It’s all about “continuing to provide the best possible service, and keep on growing so that can give me more opportunity to help the rescues, to help the shelters. Hopefully, eventually, one day I’ll be able to open up a sanctuary here.”
His ultimate wish is, “One day every human wakes up and decides to love and respect every living being.”

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This month’s Second Chance superstar is:

Karla Just Got Adopted

LOBO

Another beautiful angel found his forever home. I did foster him for few days and he was an amazing dog, i’m sad that I couldn’t adopt him but i’m happy that I could find him a good loving home.

HOPE

This beautiful boy brought HOPE to our life and made my mom so much happier. I am very thankful

Feeling Amazing

The same day I groomed Hope at the shelter, I also groomed this handsome boy.Few days later after I adopted Hope, this handsome baby also got adopted by a very nice family

The Newest Member of My Family

When I went to oc animal care to help out with grooming some dogs I got to meet Peety and I felt the special connection with him, after spending few hours with him on following days I realized that I could not put him back to that stinky kennel. Even though it was a hard decision to adopt him due to having 2 other dogs, my final decision was to take him home with me and I am so glad that I did…he is full of love and he is an amazing boy

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